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Award-Winning Design

By Tammy Mastroberte

October 19, 2009 - Whether building a brand new store or redesigning an old one, convenience store retailers -- both chains and single-store owners alike -- continue to raise the bar when it comes to innovation in design and presentation, as seen with the winners of the 4th Annual Convenience Store News Store Design Contest.

From incorporating a stone waterfall into the facade of a building to creating a ceiling out of bamboo, enforcing the paradise theme of the store, this year's winning retailers and honorable mentions outshined the competition for design originality and execution.

The Winners:
(Click a store name to read more)
-- Best Original Store Design: Redlands Car Wash
-- Honorable Mention: La Grove Plaza and Rutter's Farm Stores
-- Best Interior Design: Smitty's Paradise
-- Honorable Mention: Quick Chek Food Stores
-- Best Travel Plaza: Arrowhead Travel Plaza
-- Best Remodel: Mac's Convenience Stores


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This Week on CSNews.com

This year is special for Convenience Store News, as it marks the 40th year of publication, making it the longest continuously published news source for the convenience store industry.

But CSNews wouldn't be here today without the help of you, our faithful readers. In recognition of this, we ask you to share your fondest memories, favorite stories and unforgettable experiences in a Spare Change blog post dedicated to the past 40 years of convenience retailing, by clicking here.




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